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Offered as a set of three vintage hand-worked copper relief artworks by documented 20th-century artist T. Eyges.One piece is clearly signed “T. Eyges” and dated “54” (1954). The three pieces were acquired together and share similar materials, construction, artistic style and Jewish/Judaica subject matter.Included in the collection:• Joseph Caro / Joseph Karo — Identified directly on the artwork as “JOSEPH CARO – AUTHOR – JEWISH CODE.” Features Hebrew lettering, Stars of David and architectural details. Signed T. Eyges / 54.• Jewish study scene — Depicts two Jewish figures with books/religious texts and Hebrew lettering.• Reading/study scene — Depicts an elderly bearded Jewish man seated at a table reading or studying an open book by lamplight.The specific individuals depicted in the two study scenes have not been identified.About the artist:
T. Eyges is documented by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery as a 20th-century artist who worked in copper relief. The American Jewish Historical Society also holds a group of T. Eyges copper relief works and documents examples bearing the markings “T. Eyges” and “TE.”The museum references are provided only to document the artist and his work in copper relief. These three pieces are privately owned works and are not represented as the museum-owned examples.Condition:
All three pieces are unframed and made from relatively thin, hand-worked copper sheet. They show age-related surface wear, scratches/abrasions, oxidation and patina variation, irregular and wavy edges, bends and areas of surface/patina loss.The pieces have not been polished, flattened or restored and are being offered in their present condition.Please review all photos carefully for measurements, signatures, construction and exact condition. Photos of the reverse and side profiles are included to show the hand-worked construction and natural waviness of the copper sheets.Sold together as a 3-piece collection.